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New York Knicks: 5 options for pick No. 44 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Ed Easton Jr.

Feb 22, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) takes the ball for a foul shot against the Butler Bulldogs during the second half at The Pavilion. Butler won 74-66. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) takes the ball for a foul shot against the Butler Bulldogs during the second half at The Pavilion. Butler won 74-66. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) reacts during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Frank Mason III, PG, Kansas

2017 statistics:  20.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 5.2 APG

The days of avoiding a short point guard may be well into the past thanks to the emergence of Boston Celtics‘ star Isaiah Thomas. Frank Mason III is another example of big plays coming out of small packages, as he hopes to take his offensive excellence to the next level.

Mason, who stands at 6’0″ feet in shoes and sports a 6’3″ wingspan, still found ways to lead a powerhouse Kansas program to deep runs in the NCAA tournament with his scoring.

He accomplished almost every major individual goal in the college game last year, taking home the John R. Wooden Award, Associated Press Player of the Year, Big 12 Player of the Year and Citizen Naismith Trophy, just to name a few. New York could always use an extra scoring punch off the bench, especially if the possibility of getting Ricky Rubio remains on the team’s radar.

Mason spoke very openly with USA TODAY last month regarding his draft status and whether his college success will translate into the NBA.

"“I’m used to it. Ever since high school, I never really got the respect I deserved. I never really paid attention to that because I knew what I was capable of and who I was. So now, I just focus on what I can control. At every level, you have to go out there and prove yourself.”"

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